The Kidney Collective

Publicly listed emails

kidneynation@kidneyfund.org

dgreen@kidneyfund.org

mdeeley@kidneyfund.org

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S3E5: "Our Stories Are Singular", with Chris Bryant

October 20, 2026

When You Have a Transplant:AKF Ambassador Christopher Bryant joins The Kidney Collective to talk about his kidney disease journey. He explains how he had been living with type 1 diabetes for 20 years without any knowledge that it could impact his kidneys until he was crashing into kidney failure. He describes the shock, fear and confusion he felt when he was suddenly starting dialysis. Fortunately, he says he had his family’s support and his own motto of “never give up” from his diabetes diag...

S3E4: “A Journey That Has Made Us Stronger and Smarter”, with Amelia Rowniewski and Wanda Kietlinski

October 06, 2026

When You Grow Up With Kidney Disease:Mike and Tamara are joined by two kidney disease advocates who are also mother and daughter: Amelia Rowniewski and Wanda Kietlinski. They talk about the mental health impacts of growing up with kidney disease (like Amelia did) and raising a child with kidney disease (like Wanda did). Wanda shares how their life was turned upside down when Amelia was just 3 years old and what seemed like a cold turned out to be a strain of pneumonia that ultimately led to h...

S3E3: "We Don't See the Depression or Anxiety", with Lupita Ayala

September 22, 2026

When You're On Dialysis:Lupita Ayala joins Tamara and Mike to share her experiences managing her mental health while navigating her kidney disease journey. After a urinary tract infection (UTI) recurred for two months, Lupita was eventually diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. The three discuss how challenging it was for Lupita to accept her diagnosis and how having a nonjudgmental provider who took the time to explain her condition helped her take the steps needed to care for ...

How do I get in touch with The Kidney Collective?

The Kidney Collective is hosted by Mike Spigler. Its publicly listed emails are kidneynation@kidneyfund.org, dgreen@kidneyfund.org, and mdeeley@kidneyfund.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Kidney Collective?

The publicly listed emails for The Kidney Collective: kidneynation@kidneyfund.org, dgreen@kidneyfund.org, and mdeeley@kidneyfund.org.

How many listeners does The Kidney Collective have?

Podseeker estimates The Kidney Collective reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Kidney Collective?

The Kidney Collective typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Lived experience with kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation, or caregiving; clinical expertise in nephrology, psychology, cardiometabolic health, or transplantation; or demonstrated advocacy, education, research, or patient-support work. Common among recent guests: Clinical or academic leadership in kidney or related chronic-disease care; Patient advocacy, public education, or participation in clinical trials; Published books or other educational work based on lived experience. Recent guests include Lupita Ayala, Naomi DeBerry, and Kelly Harris-DeBerry.

How hard is it to get booked on The Kidney Collective?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Kidney Collective cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Kidney Disease, Mental Health, Kidney Transplant, and Dialysis. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.